Join the WRIGHT team!

Curtiss-Wright is a global leader in providing valves, pumps, actuators, pipe restraints, instrumentation, diagnostics and test equipment to the Nuclear Power Industry.  Our employees are highly motivated, self-starters and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and tight deadlines are common, and Customer Satisfaction is our foremost mission. https://www.cwnuclear.com/brands/enertech/default.aspx

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a complete benefit package includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and vacations/holidays. 

The Opportunity | Process Engineer

Location: Brea, CA

Step into a challenging role and be part of our Process Engineering team. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of mechanical engineers in the areas of design, analysis, product development and qualification. In a fast paced and high demand environment, the engineer will develop technical solutions for emerging problems in our existing products as well as concept stage products and new designs. The position involves working with valves, actuators, and similar flow control devices, mechanical equipment, and structural components utilized in commercial nuclear power plants, both existing and new build.

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenges:

Developing innovative solutions based on internal or external customer specification requirements.Performing stress, thermal, or dynamic analyses on valves, actuators, and similar mechanical equipment, under a variety or conditions and scenarios.Creation of reports that document the results of analyses performed.Reviewing complex systems and product components to ensure compliance to environmental qualification criteria, performance and regulatory requirements.Designing and executing prototype test plans and reporting results.Working with other teams to improve new and existing designs based on analysis results.When required, communicating with customers to identify potential solutions that can be provided to existing problems and the business opportunities therein.

Your Expertise:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BS with 4+/MS with 2+) years of relevant experience.Demonstrated experience in new product research and development.Demonstrated experience in Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred).Experience with either ASME BPVC Section VIII Division 2 or a similar code.Experience with valve and/or actuator design and analysis is a plus.Familiarity with IEEE 323, 344, 382, ASME B16.25, B16.34, B16.5 is a plus.Experience with parametric modeling (SolidWorks preferred).Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics is a plus.Experience in the nuclear industry is a plus.Professional engineering licensure is highly desirable.

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No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.